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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,916.60, 343,277.70 and 110,624.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,916.60, 343,277.70 and 110,624.20 is: 165,889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,916.60 : 343,277.70 = 110,624.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,916.60/343,277.70 = 110,624.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,916.60x = 343,277.70 × 110,624.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,916.60x = 37,974,820,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,974,820,940.34/228,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,889.33

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